MLB fans hilariously mock controversial baseball star Josh Reddick after he announced his retirement

Josh Reddick announced his retirement via Instagram on Sunday, after 13 years in the MLB, sending shockwaves around the baseball fraternity.

In an emotional Instagram post, he thanked his fans, past teams, coaches, and his family. The post ended with a heart-tingling few lines that read:

"So long baseball. You were everything and so much more than this guy ever could have imagined. Time to pass the torch onto my boys who know nothing other than the baseball life."

Talkin’ Baseball

@TalkinBaseball_

Josh Reddick has announced his retirement from MLB after 13 years, per his Instagram

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Josh Reddick has announced his retirement from MLB after 13 years, per his Instagram https://t.co/qCH6cwKYHb

"Josh Reddick has announced his retirement from MLB after 13 years, per his Instagram" - Talkin' Baseball, Twitter

Fans thronged Twitter to say goodbye to the former 2017 World Series winner with the Houston Astros. While that was probably the most significant moment in his career, Reddick's received a lot of heat and publicity about it thanks to the sign-stealing scandal.

Reddick had a great career, but fans were quick to point out his involvement in the incident. Fans also mercilessly mocked Reddick's talent and really put him to the sword.

tony tone

@JammerLog

@TalkinBaseball_ Oh no, whatever shall baseball do without the inimitable talent of josh reddick

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@TalkinBaseball_ Oh no, whatever shall baseball do without the inimitable talent of josh reddick

FarmerActual

@actual_farmer

@TalkinBaseball_ What a loss... for Josh Reddick.

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@TalkinBaseball_ What a loss... for Josh Reddick.

Harsh, when you bring his stats and performances with the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics to light.

William Daniel

@Mentally_BiLL22

@TalkinBaseball_ Never was the same player once he didn't know what pitches were coming

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@TalkinBaseball_ Never was the same player once he didn't know what pitches were coming 😔

eddie

@joker37190

@TalkinBaseball_

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@TalkinBaseball_ https://t.co/Uk3h5rhmdj

matthew

@matitya_hu

@TalkinBaseball_ i thought that was obvious when he was playing for the savannah bananas

@TalkinBaseball_ i thought that was obvious when he was playing for the savannah bananas

jordan lam

@jordayylmao

@TalkinBaseball_ Not sure if it was discussed in his camp but reports were that nobody asked

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@TalkinBaseball_ Not sure if it was discussed in his camp but reports were that nobody asked

ben hawley

@_bhawley

@TalkinBaseball_ Saw him walk off against Rivera at Fenway in 2011, one of the best games I’ve ever been to

@TalkinBaseball_ Saw him walk off against Rivera at Fenway in 2011, one of the best games I’ve ever been to

Jackson

@jacrispy404

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@TalkinBaseball_ https://t.co/BmaHcByW1j

No9icasso!

@no9icasso

@TalkinBaseball_ Bout time

@TalkinBaseball_ Bout time

Zach Stephen

@ZHodgson35

@TalkinBaseball_ He retired 9 years ago it’s just official now

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@TalkinBaseball_ He retired 9 years ago it’s just official now

Josh Reddick won the Golden Glove in 2012

Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB draft, Josh Reddick made his MLB on July 31, 2009.

He's also gone on to play for the Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

A livewire on the field, Reddick won an American League Gold Glove Award in 2012. The highlight of his career, however, was the World Series Title he won with the Houston Astros in 2017.

Josh Reddick

@RealJoshReddick

A childhood dream come true. twitter.com/infieldchatter…

MLB Players Media

@MLBPlayersMedia

During his decade in the majors, @astros OF @RealJoshReddick has fulfilled many dreams:

Win a gold glove
Win a World Series

Next week he’ll check off another one:

Build a little league field for children with special needs

#NeverSettle

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During his decade in the majors, @astros OF @RealJoshReddick has fulfilled many dreams:

Win a gold glove ✅
Win a World Series ✅

Next week he’ll check off another one:

Build a little league field for children with special needs ✅

#NeverSettle https://t.co/rlpwLDVi7r

A childhood dream come true. twitter.com/infieldchatter…

"A childhood dream come true," - Josh Reddick, Twitter

Now retired, Reddick will have all the time to completely focus on the little league field he is building for children with special needs, and everybody wishes him the best for that venture.

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